The average years of schooling in Sumba Tengah Regency reached 7.0 years in 2023.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Sumba Tengah, East Nusa Tenggara, was 7.0 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region was below the average for East Nusa Tenggara Province, which was 7.82 years in 2023.

The AYS for Sumba Tengah residents increased by 0.27 years (4.01%) compared to the previous year, which was 6.73 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS increased by 1.24 years (21.53%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Sumba Tengah only attended school up to the seventh grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 21 other districts/cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Sumba Tengah's AYS ranked 17th. The region with the highest AYS in the province was Kupang City (11.62 years), while the lowest was South Sumba Regency (6.38 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 districts/cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Kupang City: 11.62 years
2. Ngada Regency: 8.82 years
3. Alor Regency: 8.45 years
4. Lembata Regency: 8.26 years
5. Ende Regency: 8.2 years